EF-S 15-85mm lens

15-85mm
f/3.5
Zoom
575 g
Min focus 0.35 m

Quick answer

The Canon EF-S 15-85mm lens is a ultra-wide to short telephoto zoom lens covering 15-85mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF-S mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

A 15-85mm f/3.5 APS-C superzoom lens, the Canon EF-S 15-85mm lens is designed for Canon EF-S mount bodies. A versatile walk-around zoom with image stabilization for Canon APS-C cameras.

Canon EF-S 15-85mm lens specifications

Brand: Canon
Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 15-85mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Zoom
Released: 2009
Minimum focus distance: 0.35 m
Weight: 575 g
Length: 88 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Canon EF-S 15-85mm lens?

At 15-85mm this is a ultra-wide to short telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Landscapes and big skies
Architecture and interiors
Astrophotography and night skies
Landscapes and cityscapes
Street and travel photography

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
APS-C	1.6x	24–136mm	15.1–73.7°	18.1–84.1°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Canon EF-S 15-85mm lens use?

It uses the Canon EF-S mount, so it fits Canon EF-S cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Canon EF-S 15-85mm lens?

It zooms across 15-85mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to short telephoto lens.

Is the Canon EF-S 15-85mm lens a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 15-85mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.

What is the Canon EF-S 15-85mm lens equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 24–136mm on full frame, with a 15.1–73.7° horizontal and 18.1–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.